ta of 240

[REBARBEE]

got the pool open looks real good ,have a ph of 7.5 and a ta of 240 cya of 40 , any suggestions on getting ta down with out messing up the ph, thanks

 

[mknauss]

You lower your pH to 7.2 to lower your TA and then aerate to raise you pH to 7.5 and repeat. See Lower Total Alkalinity - Trouble Free Pool

 

[JamesW]

A TA of 240 does not seem likely with the pH at 7.5.

How are you testing?

 

[REBARBEE]

A TA of 240 does not seem likely with the pH at 7.5.

How are you testing?

tf 100 test kit ,25 drops to turn to red in 25 ml tube

 

[mknauss]

Is this a new kit or refill?
From Extended Test Kit Directions:
Sometimes a static electric charge can build up on the R-0009 dropper bottle tip, causing the drops to be smaller than usual and making the test read higher than actual. You can prevent this by wipping the tip of the dropper bottle with a damp cloth or tissue before you start and after each drop.

 

[REBARBEE]

its a refill, wiped the tip of bottle as u said

 

[JamesW]

Ok, maybe it's accurate. Usually, a high TA causes the pH to rise. So, it's a bit odd.

 

[REBARBEE]

Ok, maybe it's accurate. Usually, a high TA causes the pH to rise. So, it's a bit odd.

done some retesting think maybe my ph is in the 8 to 8.2 range. checked it outside in sun light

 

[JamesW]

Ok, just work down the TA following the procedure.